4 ways to use 哪( nǎ/na/něi )【HSK Grammar Points】

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There are four ways to use 哪( nǎ/na/něi )

1. To express "which" in a question
   【哪 + (Numeral) + Measure Word】
   哪[nǎ/něi] can be used in questions in which there is a fixed or limited set of answers.
   • Nǎge shì wǒ de? Xiǎo yīdiǎn de nàgè?
     哪个是我的？小一点的那个？
     Which is mine? That smaller one? 13068
2. To refer to any one
   【哪 + (Numeral) + Measure Word】
   哪[nǎ/něi], referring to any one, can be used with numeral and measure word in the sentence.
   • “Wǒ kěyǐ chī nǎ kuài dàngāo?” “Nǎ yīkuài dōu xíng.”
     “我可以吃哪块蛋糕？” “哪一块都行。”
     "Which of these cakes may I eat?" "Any." 13070
3. To express the negation
   【哪 + Verb】
   When used as an adverb, 哪[nǎ] can express the negation.
   • Bié zuòmèngle! Nǎ yǒu nàme wánměi de shì.
     别做梦了!哪有那么完美的事。
     Stop dreaming! Nothing's that perfect. 13073
4. The modification of 啊[a] to express exclamation
   【Sentence + 哪】
   As the modification of the particle 啊[a], 哪[na] can be used at the end of the sentence to express exclamation. In this case, 哪 is in neutral tone.
   • Wǒ de tiān na, wǒ cóng méi jiànguò zhèyàng de shì!
     我的天哪，我从没见过这样的事！
     Oh my God, I've never seen such a thing! 13075